This beautiful buckeye wouldn't hold still. Would land along a muddy patch in an outlet channel long enough for me to get my camera on him, then take off before I could bet a shot and land low several feet away. Again and again. Chased another Buckeye, then landed on low weeds again.
Looked like this pair of orioles were still going in and out of this nest in this palm tree. Seems a bit late, but maybe they're raising a second set this season. Didn't hear any baby birds in the nest -- maybe just eggs right now?
Bernardino dotted-blues were common this day on California buckwheat. Photos show four individuals at this location on Eureka Peak.
This beautiful buckeye wouldn't hold still. Would land along a muddy patch in an outlet channel long enough for me to get my camera on him, then take off before I could bet a shot and land low several feet away. Again and again. Chased another Buckeye, then landed on low weeds again.
Seen on the Lost Horse Mine Trail
Seen on the Lost Horse Mine Trail
Not that sure about this one. Doesn't look like much of a perennial like O. californica is supposed to be. Maybe O. deltoides with lobed leaves? I've never seen that before though.
Seen at the Keys View Point
Seen on the Ryan Mountain Trail
Seen on the Ryan Mountain Trail
Seen on the Ryan Mountain Trail
Seen on the Ryan Mountain Trail